Global Connection | US Supply of Cluster Munitions to Ukraine Causes Widespread Controversy and Concerns Ammunition | Lethality | US
The US government has recently announced a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, including large lethal cluster ammunition classified as prohibited under US law, which has caused widespread controversy and concern in the international community.
Cluster ammunition has stronger killing power and a greater likelihood of causing civilian casualties than regular ammunition. The US military has used cluster ammunition in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, Kosovo War, Afghanistan War, and Iraq War, causing extensive damage to civilian facilities and numerous civilian casualties.
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UN Secretary General's Deputy Spokesperson Haq stated that UN Secretary General Guterres does not want cluster ammunition to continue to be used on the battlefield. Guterres called on relevant parties to comply with the provisions of the Convention on Cluster Munitions and avoid the use of cluster ammunition in Ukraine.
Since the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis in February last year, the US government has been pouring oil into the fire and providing over 40 batches of military aid to Ukraine, totaling over 40 billion US dollars.
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